Expert Talks: Insights and Innovations in Automotive

On this episode of the I’m A Car Chick Podcast, Shasta sits down with Dr. Alison Burnham — a powerhouse in data, technology, and automotive who’s now the CTO of AutoUnify, an automotive retail startup in Los Angeles. They div...

On this episode of the I’m A Car Chick Podcast, Shasta chats with Allison McConeghy — a powerhouse in automotive tech and the Lead Client Partner at Pinterest, calling in from metro Detroit. Allison breaks down what it’s been...

On this episode of the I’m A Car Chick Podcast, Shasta sits down with Stephanie Wedgeworth, Director of Sales Content at The RockED Company and a powerhouse with over two decades of experience shaping how organizations train,...

On this episode of the I’m A Car Chick Podcast, Shasta sits down with Stacy Cassio — Founder & CEO of the Pink Mentor Network and a nationally recognized leader in building mentorship-driven workplace cultures. They dive into...

On this episode of the I’m A Car Chick Podcast, Shasta sits down for a powerful catch-up with Sydney Rizo — a name you’re going to be hearing a lot more in the automotive industry. Sydney first appeared on the show in May 202...

On this episode of the I’m A Car Chick Podcast, Shasta sits down with Shereen Thor — comedian turned coach, bestselling author, and keynote speaker at this year’s Women In Automotive Conference in Nashville. Shereen’s story i...

On this episode of the I’m A Car Chick Podcast, Shasta welcomes the unstoppable Aleya Harris — an award-winning speaker, marketing executive, and the spark behind Spark the Stage™. Aleya’s dynamic energy lights up this conver...

On this episode of the I’m A Car Chick Podcast, Shasta sits down with Lizz Callaway — an automotive powerhouse with over a decade of experience across sales, partnerships, and product management. Lizz is known for helping wom...

Mandy Deveau is a marketing strategist, speaker, and author focused on people-first leadership in the automotive industry. She started her career on the sales floor at 23, with no experience and no connections, just a drive t...

Dr. Jen Fry is a Sports Geographer, tech founder, TEDx speaker, and sought-after speaker and educator. She owns JenFryTalks, an organizational change firm that sits at the intersection of conflict and culture. It specializes ...

Missy Washam and Mayce DelValle are leadership trainers and communicators who believe influence isn’t about a title—it’s about how you show up every single day. With backgrounds in education, business, and leadership developm...

Jacki Lutz is an award-winning leader in content strategy and a driving force within the automotive aftermarket industry. As the Director of Content for the Auto Care Association, Jacki oversees a cross-functional, multimedia...

Meshell Baker, the Chief Confidence Igniter, is a transformational keynote speaker, confidence catalyst, and phenomenal facilitator with over 20 years of experience helping organizations, teams, and individuals build unshakab...

You could say Jaime Zazove Herzberg was born into the car biz — quite literally. Raised in a family-owned dealership, she grew up immersed in every corner of retail operations. Over her 12-year run on the showroom side, she w...

Lisa is the founder and CEO of FeaturesFirst Auto, an EdTech company that offers dealers, corporate fleet owners, and insurers an on-demand microlearning platform designed to educate and motivate drivers to effectively use dr...

Erica Bruno was practically born with motor oil in her veins. Hailing from Southeastern Massachusetts, she grew up in a legendary car family. Her grandfather, Jack Barboza, made history as one of the first Portuguese male car...

Before breaking into automotive, Todd Katcher was running bars in Nashville and building a small advertising network using digital signage. One day, a regular—who happened to be a car dealer—mentioned wanting something simila...

Beth Lucchesi’s journey with Carter Myers Automotive began in 1986 as a temporary receptionist—but it didn’t take long for her to prove she was anything but temporary. Her dedication, adaptability, and passion for people quic...

In this episode of the I'm a Car Chick Podcast , host Shasta Haddock welcomes Jami Alexander , Technician Retention Regional Manager at Meineke , for a powerful conversation about one of the industry's biggest challenges— the...

In this episode of the I'm a Car Chick Podcast , host Shasta Haddock sits down with Glenn Pasch , CEO of PCG Digital and Pasch Group , to discuss the evolving world of automotive retailing and the path to success in today's m...

Attending conferences is more than just showing up—it’s about preparing, executing, and following up strategically to maximize your networking, brand presence, and ROI. In this episode, Elena Ciccotelli (EVS for Everyone Podc...

Live from NADA 2025, Shasta Haddock and Robin Wilson are joined by Darrell Steed, a seasoned innovator and consultant in automotive dealership strategies. With over two decades of experience, Darrell founded SmartWolf Consult...

Live from NADA 2025, Shasta Haddock sits down with Petra Sherbin-Fox, Customer Success Manager at Dealer Alchemist, to talk about the future of dealership solutions, industry trends, and her journey in automotive. Petra share...

Live from NADA 2025, Shasta Haddock sits down with Owen Moon, CEO & Co-Founder of FIXED OPS DIGITAL, to dive into the evolution of automotive advertising, fixed ops marketing, and what’s next for dealerships. Owen shares insi...